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Problem 2

Beats from a Chasing Sound Source and a Fleeing Observer

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200 ptsLv.1 BeginnerWaves
2026/02/15 19:30〜2026/02/15 21:00
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Problem Statement

In a windless, one-dimensional space, there is a sufficiently large stationary reflecting wall on the right. Along this line, a sound source emitting sound at frequency f0f_0f0​ in all directions is moving toward the wall (rightward) at speed VsV_sVs​. Between the sound source and the wall, there is an observer moving in the same direction (rightward) at speed VoV_oVo​.

The observer simultaneously receives the sound wave coming directly from the source and the sound wave reflected from the wall (arriving from the front). Find the number of beats per unit time (beat frequency) Δf\Delta fΔf observed by the observer. Let the speed of sound be VVV, and assume V>Vs>Vo>0V > V_s > V_o > 0V>Vs​>Vo​>0.

Constraints

  • Speed of sound V=340 m/sV = 340\text{ m/s}V=340 m/s
  • Speed of sound source Vs=20 m/sV_s = 20\text{ m/s}Vs​=20 m/s
  • Speed of observer Vo=5 m/sV_o = 5\text{ m/s}Vo​=5 m/s
  • Frequency of sound source f0=640 Hzf_0 = 640\text{ Hz}f0​=640 Hz

Input Format

Find the beat frequency Δf\Delta fΔf in hertz (Hz\text{Hz}Hz) and give the answer as a positive integer.

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